Passiflora incarnata, also known as the passionflower or passion vine, is a perennial climbing vine that belongs to the family Passifloraceae of the plants. It makes an effective traditional ingredient with relaxing and calming properties. The above-ground parts of passionflower are used for medicinal purposes. Numerous researches have revealed that this amazing herb helps increase levels of a chemical known as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) in the nervous system. GABA helps reduce the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression as it lowers the activity of some brain chemicals that are believed to trigger numerous psychological problems.
Passionflower is also used for treating insomnia and other sleeping disorders. It makes an excellent remedy to treat gastrointestinal problems related with nervousness or anxiety. It is also believed that passion vine helps reduce inflammation and pain. Moreover, it helps reduce the symptoms of menopause, haemorrhoids, skin burns, asthma, high blood pressure, palpitation, seizures, hysteria, irritability, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and tenderness of the muscles.
There are numerous supplements on the market that make use of Passiflora incarnata in their formulation. NatraCalm Passiflora is a popular herbal brand that provides the symptomatic relief of nervous tension and the strain and stress of everyday life. It is a natural licensed product containing passiflora that offers calming and soothing effects, which allow the users to regain control and put their irrational fears into perspective. The good thing about NatraCalm is that it is non addictive and non drowsy. Take one tablet 3 times a day with meals.
